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sounds like DOC's (dissolved organic compositions) in your water table. I had that issue but my pond has koi and I try to never add any chemicals so for an immediate solution I started doing water changes twice a week. Then I built a foam fractionator to my filter system which helped eliminate this issue for good. Still do the water changes but for other reasons. Look at koiphen for a easy do it yourself foam fractionator.

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I have a Southern Magnolia tree that drops leaves into my pond. I try to skim them out ASAP but some sink to the bottom and as a result they have given the water a brown tint. I can still see thru the water but it is the color of very weak herbal tea. What can I use to counter act these decaying leaves and bring my water back too its natural color and not affect my gold fish?

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By all means, get as much muck up off the bottom of your pond as you can. Netting the pond will keep the leaves out but it's generally something I only do in the fall because it lessens the beauty and enjoyment of the pond. MicroLift Sludge Away is a great product, follow the directions and use routinely and it will help with the muck problem. A word of warning: Sludge Away is a dark brown and will temporarily tint your pond water brown; this usually only lasts a day or two however. Next, increase the density of your filter pad(s). I recommend the light green pad for "polishing" the water. It will capture the smallest particulate matter in the water and in a few days your pond should be drinking water clear. Another word of warning; the light green pad will capture so much debris you may need to rise out the pad in a few hours when using it. Time will let you know when and how often to rise it. When I use mine, I need to pull it out after about 6 hours. After the pond is cleared you can return to using your regular filter pad and only use the "polishing pad" as needed (one a week possibly).

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The pond is 20X35 and 4-1/2 ft. deep. Gets shade all afternoon, have some water lillies, no other plants. No fish, just frogs that I want to keep. Have drained it 3 X's trying to keep it clean. It has three water falls and about 35-40 ft. of stream going to pond. Have tried barley, and some chemicals , but doesn't help. Afraid to use harsh chemicals due to dogs and frogs. Can you suggest anything to help please.

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Thank you for your question.Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-443-1160 or email CustomerService@FosterandSmithAquatics.com. They will want to know the size & type of filters etc so that they can better advice you.

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